Matthew Whatley is a new media guru specializing in social media strategy, marketing, multimedia, design and training for new technologies.
Primescape Solutions: US Department of State
2008 – Present
Multimedia Specialist
Multimedia Specialist for the Office of Innovative Engagement for the US Department of State.
Support and educate the Public Diplomacy community on the strategic use of different technologies with an emphasis on social media to enhance their outreach and build local communities. Support major international events including Presidential and Secretarial trips by increasing engagement, fusing traditional and non-traditional media. By collaborating with public and private organizations, serving as a think-tank, experimenting and piloting cutting edge technologies that can be used for public diplomacy.
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SRA International: Drug Enforcement Administration
2006 – 2008
Multimedia Specialist
Creating, implementing and maintaining multiple dynamic adobe flash-based-training modules for DEA agents nation-wide. Elements of the project include various forms of multimedia practices including; video production, graphic design, and actionscript coding. Currently working in conjunction with former DEA agents as well as NYPD Task Force members. Responsible for various other training modules for Federal State and Local Police.
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Washington Headquarters Services: US Department of Defense
2006 – 2006
Visual Information Specialist
Responsible for creating, designing, and finishing projects for organizations within the Department of Defense using various forms of media including print, internet, signage, and others. Successfully designed and implemented various campaigns for clients using posters, brochures, banners, signs, web pages, slide shows and others.
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GMU-TV:George Mason University
2005 – 2006
Production Assistant
Supporting a variety of university productions in areas of video production, distribution activities, script and proposal writing, field and studio production, and audio work, also responsible for video switching, lighting, and camera operations. Projects include; producing tele-courses, interviews, events coverage and research for future projects.
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George Mason University
New Century College
- Bachelor of Arts in Integrative Studies: Concentration in Advertising.
- Minor in Multimedia
- Minor in Film/Media Studies
George Mason University
College of Education and Human Development
- Masters in Instructional Technology
Georgetown University
School of Continuing Studies
- In progress: Certificate in Digital Media Management
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